Carlyle RCMP responded to several calls between Thursday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 28.
According to Staff Sgt. Darren Simons of the Carlyle detachment, RCMP members are dealing with increasing numbers of operators of all-terrain vehicles, side-by-sides, motorcycles -and even golf carts - who are not obeying provincial statutes and often, not wearing helmets and/or protective eyewear.
“This week, members dealt with a 13-year-old driving a golf cart in Carlyle. There were three people in the cart and golf carts are designed for two people,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “The driver of this golf cart could have been charged with operating a motor vehicle without a driver's licence and operating an uninsured vehicle, but members chose to educate this young person instead.”
“Local bylaws do not supersede provincial statutes,” he adds. “But the overriding concern here is preventing a life-altering or life-ending tragedy.”
“I'd also like to remind the operators of these vehicles how important it is to protect their head(s) and their vision,” says Simons. “We're seeing a lot of people who aren't wearing proper eye protection and helmets and it's such a simple - but important - thing for them to do in order to prevent an injury or worse.”
911/Alarms
A caller misused 911, by using the emergency number simply to talk to police. Carlyle RCMP reminds the public that 911 is intended only for emergency calls.
Two false alarms originated from Carlyle and Manor.
Alcohol-related Offences
Carlyle RCMP charged an impaired driver on a highway in the Carlyle area. “It was 2 p.m. on a weekday,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “There has - tragically - recently been a fatal accident near Estevan involving an impaired driver. We want motorists to be aware that impaired driving is never acceptable and that we are actively enforcing the law 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
RCMP are currently investigating the report of an impaired driver near Arcola. This individual was driving a company truck.
Members are currently conducting an impaired driving investigation in the Carlyle area.
Assault
A file regarding an assault which occurred in the Carlyle area was concluded, because all parties refused to cooperate with police.
An alleged assault in Redvers was deemed to be an argument, as no assault occurred.
Assistance
Carlyle RCMP assisted the Arcola Fire Department at a fire.
RCMP served a subpoena at the request of the provincial Ministry of Justice.
Members assisted the Department of Transport.
Police assisted Moose Jaw Police regarding a missing person who was believed to be in the detachment area.
Break and Enter
The Minor Ball Canteen at Carlyle's Lions Park was broken into for a second time.
An occupied trailer at Lions Park in Carlyle was broken into. An individual was arrested and charged.
A residence south of Carlyle was broken into.
An individual reported a television dumped behind a Carlyle-area establishment. This television is believed to have been stolen during a break and enter earlier in the week.
“Contrary to what many people believe, most break-ins don't take place in the middle of the night,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “Most break-ins actually occur during the day, when people are at work. It's an opportunistic offence and if people lock their homes and secure their property, the odds of them being the target of a break-in will be greatly reduced.”
Criminal Harassment
A case of possible criminal harassment which allegedly occurred at a business in Carlyle is still under investigation by RCMP.
Drug Investigations
Carlyle RCMP are currently conducting two investigations within the detachment area regarding illegal drugs.
Fraud
RCMP are currently investigating fraud regarding an online auction.
Members received a report of a fraud attempt via the internet.
Mental Health Act
RCMP dealt with files under the Mental Health Act this week.
Mischief/Property Damage
An intoxicated male entered Gordon F. Kells High School in Carlyle. School staff called the RCMP and this person was escorted out of the school by police.
Members are examining video surveillance footage regarding mischief in the Village of Manor.
RCMP are investigating an incidence of vehicle damage in Redvers. A windshield was smashed.
Theft
A laptop and an iPad were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the Carlyle area.
A theft of under $5,000 was reported to police for information purposes.
Several bikes were stolen in Carlyle.
Traffic Offences/Collisions
Two non-injury collisions occurred within the detachment area.
Police responded to a road rage incident, which occurred on Hwy 9. No charges were laid, but both parties were spoken to by RCMP.
Members issued three tickets for uninsured vehicles. One fine was $580 for no vehicle insurance and two fines were $100 each, for no trailer insurance.
Police issued several speeding tickets. The most expensive fine totaled $312 and was issued to a motorist who sped through the construction zone on Hwy 9 near White Bear Lake Resort. “This was a case in which photo radar exists and is effective,” says Staff Sgt. Simons.
Members received several calls reporting erratic drivers this week. Several of these incidents were due to high winds in the area.
During this period, RCMP dealt with driver's licence and vehicle licence plate issues, a stop sign violation and several calls from motorists who ran out of gas.
